1979 Costa Custom Boats Sloop

This 1979 Costa Custom Boats sloop is a 43-foot performance cruising yacht built for long-distance passage making. The hull is fiberglass, powered by a single 60 hp Isuzu diesel engine that delivers a cruising speed of 6 knots and a maximum of 8 knots under power. The beam of 13 feet provides a stable platform, and the boat carries a full complement of sails including a fully battened mainsail and furling genoa from Ullman Sails, both in good condition, plus a storm jib and unused spinnaker. Rod rigging with a mast step on the keel supports the rig, which is managed by self-tailing Barient and Lewemar winches.

Accommodation comprises three cabins and a single head with enclosed shower. The layout includes a double quarter berth aft to starboard with a navigation station to port, a U-shaped dinette adjoining a galley with gimballed oven and microwave, and forward cabin space with additional berths. The galley is equipped with a front-loading refrigerator, and the saloon features air conditioning and propane heating. A 700-liter watermaker supplies fresh water to the 50-gallon tank, while three stainless steel fuel tanks hold 94 gallons total. A 30-gallon holding tank manages waste.

The electrical system reflects recent upgrades: the house bank uses 2023 AGM batteries, engine and generator start batteries are from 2024, and charging comes from a Westerbeke 4 kVA diesel generator, Ample alternator, and expanded solar panels from Solbian, Keyocera, and Blue Sky. A 2000-watt inverter and Victron shore power inlet support 120-volt systems throughout. Navigation and weather routing rely on a Raymarine suite including ST 7001 autopilot, C90W plotter, depth sounder, and radar scanner, with an Icom SSB radio and AIS-compatible VHF for communication.

A 10-foot Genesis tender with a 8 hp Mercury outboard serves as the ship's boat. Deck equipment includes two SUP boards, a swimming ladder, cockpit cushions, table, and helm cover. Ground tackle comprises dual Lewmar anchors—42 pounds forward on 300 feet of 3/8 chain and 22 pounds aft on mixed rode—both deployed via a 2009 Lewmar electric windlass with deck and cockpit controls. Safety gear includes inflatable and non-inflatable life jackets, harnesses, jack lines, horseshoe buoy, throwable cushions, and fire and CO detection.